By drumming up xenophobia and nationalism, the ruling class uses the migrant crisis to blame anyone but themselves for falling living standards at home. In this talk from the recent Revolution Festival, Manon Powrie discusses the real causes of the refugee crisis.
With the world’s most powerful imperialist power, the United States, entering into relative decline, rival powers are struggling for influence. Turmoil and disorder prevail on the world stage, preparing the ground for revolutionary explosions.
Several wildfires are raging uncontrollably in and around the US city of Los Angeles. From the climate crisis, to the underfunding of fire departments, to water privatisation – the blame for this catastrophe lies squarely with the capitalist class.
This Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned after almost a decade in power. His resignation symbolises the continuing crisis of liberalism. The fall of Trudeau ushers in a new era of crisis and instability for Canada.